Story Behind The Song
This is the sequel to "Don't Live There Anymore".
Song Description
"Starting From Scratch" is the other side of a broken promise. When he comes back after chasing a Texas dream, she makes one thing clear: an apology may open a conversation, but trust has to be earned all over again.
| Song Length |
3:32 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, Country - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
(Verse 1)
You took me down to Texas, said we'd make a life.
Then you found a bluebonnet girl and left me overnight.
I came back to Nashville with a hole I had to patch.
Now you're standing on my porch, asking to start from scratch.
(Chorus)
You're gonna have to start from scratch, my dear.
I don't trust a thing I want to hear.
You walked away for a Texas sky.
Now you're back 'cause she said goodbye.
(Verse 2)
You say the miles have changed you, made you see the truth.
But sorry's just a word until there's something more to prove.
I learned to make it through the nights you left me on my own.
I'm not about to lose myself just 'cause you've come back home.
(Chorus)
You're gonna have to start from scratch, my dear.
I don't trust a thing I want to hear.
You walked away for a Texas sky.
Now you're back 'cause she said goodbye.
(Verse 3)
I'm not your second choice; I'm not some place to land
When every road you thought you wanted slips right through your hands.
You can stand there on my porch and tell me you've changed your ways,
But trust ain't built in one long night or a handful of days.
(Bridge)
The porch light's on, but that's as far as I can go.
If you mean what you're saying, then you'll have to let it show.
No grand apologies, no promises you make--
Just show me every day you're not the man who walked away.
(Final Chorus)
You're gonna have to start from scratch, my dear.
I don't trust a thing I want to hear.
You walked away for a Texas sky.
Now you're back 'cause she said goodbye.
(Outro)
The porch light's on, but don't mistake it for a sign.
It only means I'll listen; it don't mean you're still mine.
If you're here to stay, then show me you can match
Every word with every day, starting from scratch.
(Fade Out)
Starting from scratch...